SoCal Tear Drop Owners! Post up!

[independent]

More Kudos

I wanted to add my appreciation for SoCal Teardrops great customer service. I purchased a 2011 AT Tear Drop a few months back and had a bit of warpage of the drivers side door. I brought the trailer to their shop in Upland and they installed brackets on both doors and made some adjustments that alleviated the problem. And yes, this was done on a five year old trailer at no charge. Great people there and I will definitely give them my business in the future.

 

[BOHICA]

Just finished a portable on-demand hot water (shower) system...just in time for fall adventures. Heater connects to my on-board, 30 gal-water system and propane tank. Works on demand so only heats when water flows through the system. (Can carry an additional 20 gals of water in jerry cans).

 

[BOHICA]

If you have to keep your teardrop stored outside (like I do), I found a relatively inexpensive cover that appears to be well made and just might hold up in harsh desert weather.





Purchased from http://www.rvcoversprotect.com/teardrop-pp3-trailer-cover for $112. Model 2 fits my SoCal 459 Krawler almost perfectly.

 

[Luckytibbs]

Thank you, that is awesome! I needed a cover.

 

[vr4henry]

Put a deposit on an XS510 build slot for July-17 from Treeline Teardrops in Petaluma. Long time to wait, but at least I can dig through this thread to figure out the 'must-have' options!

 

[MtnToSea]

It will be worth the wait. Congratulations.

 

[Azteca90]

Hello. I'm about to pull the trigger on a Socal 510 with Canyon Country. Does anyone have a RTT on top of thier Socal? If so, any mounting problems or suggestions? Lookinh at one of the bigger CVT or Tepui tents. Would like my rig to be able to accomodate 2 adults on the bottom and 2 to 3 on top, not sure if this will even be realistic.

My build list includes:
Socal 510
Method 18 wheels to match the truck
Toyo 295 70 18
Water tank
water heater
Propane heater
Galley to include fridge and stove
external sink
possible water heater
internal underbed storage
full power package
Socal or Hannibal awning

 

[Semi-Hex]

Well, after freezing our badonks off this last week in Utah, we now have a May pickup date for our 510 xs (?). Our tent trailer is just peachy during the warm months but the R-1 insulation factor is just no enough even with our Propex heater. R-16 just sounds more robust from here!
It will include the basics that are a real pain to install afterwards: The Fantastic fan, 30 gallon water tanks with pump, Hubs to match my wheels, Under mattress storage, Roof racks, and about 1/2 of the wiring. I have wheels, heater and all of the solar setup that I will put in myself. It helps that I am a plumbing, electrical and general contractor and remodel homes for a living.

 

[Keith Starr]

For those with the Propex heater installed, where do your vents enter the cabin? I'm going to be installing one soon, not sure if putting them near the feet (but below the shelf) would allow them to get blocked by bedding.

 

[mizeide]

Thanks Semi-Hex. Looking forward to working with you to build just what you want/need out of your trailer!

 

[Luckytibbs]

For those with the Propex heater installed, where do your vents enter the cabin? I'm going to be installing one soon, not sure if putting them near the feet (but below the shelf) would allow them to get blocked by bedding.

Keith, mine is exactly where you state, below the shelf. My bedding doesn't get in the way, because the bed is so long actually that my blankets and sleeping bag doesn't even reach that wall. The heater works perfect there. I've had mine running and it will heat you out of there fast! Won't take much.

 

[Luckytibbs]

Just wanted to post, I had a couple of things that I needed fixed on my trailer and SoCal really stepped up to the plate. They took care of my problems, fixed them and didn't charge me anything! These guys really stand behind what they build and they help people out! Outstanding quality work and customer service. You cannot go wrong here! Love my trailer. Alaska I think is calling me for next year!!

 

[Semi-Hex]

Thanks Semi-Hex. Looking forward to working with you to build just what you want/need out of your trailer!

It's going to be fun with the build. We are looking forward to meeting you as we move ahead with this project.

 

[Semi-Hex]

I've read this thread and others, including some reviews about So-Cal Teardrops and have a couple of questions about real life use. First, we come from our fourth season of using a heavily modified pop up tent trailer, that has a water system with pump, heater, matching tires and wheels and a very robust Solar system, ample for all of our needs. We were only able to spend 78 nights this year because of rain, road washouts, cold and other weather related issues. There were a couple of work/timing problems too but they shouldn't count. Oh, we are getting it built by Wanderlust Overland.

Here goes with some of the questions:

How many here actually use the the 110 v inverter and wiring system along with shore power? Right now, everything we have camping wise is 12v DC. I did read some people needed it for CPAP but we don't have this issue.
I really like having the under and over lights for the doors, so we can exit easily at night. Does anyone have them, what do you think?
I also have heard that the battery is in the galley. Can you move it to the box up front?
I haven't seen many permanent solar panel systems including panels, controllers, batteries and etc. in their builds. Are there issues or problems that I'm not thinking of?
How many like the refrigerators once you put them in. Is there a learning curve to using them?

Thank you.

 

[Luckytibbs]

Semi hex

I have used the shore power only once when I was in a campground. All other time has been 12v and yes, my battery is up front. I wish the solar was mounted. Right now I have a portable folding solar panel by renogy that just clips to the battery.

Love the fridge. Wouldn't travel without it. With this trailer you can go anywhere. Nice and cozy in bad weather.

The lights do make it really nice at night. Give you great light.